Luofan and Qiu Juan changed into plain clothes and rode along Tiema Town to the southeast, looking outside Zifengyuan. Looking around, you can see pale clumps of birch forests, large areas of withered yellow grassland, and a wide and quiet river flowing around the plain.
Standing on horseback and looking down from a high place, Luo Fan admired: "It can be predicted that in spring and summer, the scenery here will be beautiful. Unfortunately, people always want to pursue better, and in the end, they always turn the beauty around them into desolation."
Qiu Jing also sighed: "Human nature is no different from the grass in the ground, multiplying and devouring aimlessly. Sometimes I think about it, whether it is good or bad, it is always chaotic and upside down. I grew up here, and I am very fond of it. I am familiar with every piece of land here. My family was wiped out, Hulan Villa was occupied by thieves, and my heart for revenge is like fire. But if you think about it carefully, there is nothing eternal in this world. Hulan Villa used to be the inheritance that my father worked hard for. But who was its owner before my father, and who could occupy it for a long time?"
"My mood has changed a lot. Have you made new friends recently?" Luo Fan said with a smile.
"Staying in Feng Yue's place, you are used to seeing bad customs. A gentleman should be cautious in the world, and he has read more books recently. Without talking about this, have you figured out a way to deal with Sima Yue?" Qiu Juan.
"Now Sima Yue only has this army left. Don't rush to get rid of it, otherwise it will really push the four major families into a panic, and maybe it will cause big trouble. Wei Fengyuan is forty miles away from Longcheng, as long as If it is isolated, Sima Yue will be unable to do anything. I came to check the terrain to figure out a way to isolate it."
"Isolation? What are we going to do? Are we going to build a barrier between Longcheng and Zifengyuan?"
"Yes. If Wei Fengyuan wants to support Dragon City, he must go through Tiema Town. If I build Tiema Town into a city, then I can contain Wei Fengyuan's troops, and Sima Yue's biggest trump card will become a dead end. Not only that, in addition to building a city, I also want to dig a river outside Iron Horse Town and plant large thorn forests on both sides so that the hundreds of thousands of cavalry cannot cross."
"Huh? To build a city, you also need to dig a river? This will cost a lot of manpower, money and time. Besides, such a large project can only be realized with the consent of King Tiandu. Will Li Benxin agree?"
"This matter is of great benefit to Li Benxin, and he will agree to it. In addition to restraining Wei Fengyuan, this Tiema Town also has a restraining effect on Nanwang in the south, and is very helpful in defending Longcheng. Li Benxin is timid and afraid. Damn it, he likes to do this kind of thing. And this matter does not require his money or effort, I plan to ask Huangfu Tianrong to come forward to do it, and let him recommend you to be the new Iron Horse City Lord."
"What you want is to let the Huangfu family contribute to building the city. This is natural. But how can I be qualified to be the lord of this city?"
"As long as it is revealed in secret that you are Ma Tianyang's daughter and can help Li Benxin conquer the hundreds of thousands of Wei Feng Yuan's cavalry, Li Ben Xin will definitely agree. After the new city is established, I will eradicate the four major families and then Wei Feng Yuan's soldiers will I will get the horse back for you.”
"I understand, then I will call Huangfu Tianrong over this afternoon, and we will discuss the details together."
"No rush, no rush. You and Huangfu Tianrong will discuss this matter alone. It can be said to be my suggestion, but don't let him know that I have been to Mazhen. Now others think that I am treating diseases in Yiwen Pavilion , don’t expose my whereabouts.”
"Huangfu Tianrong is your sworn brother, don't you even trust him?"
"It doesn't matter whether you believe it or not. What matters is the rules of the Taiping Pavilion. Huangfu Tianrong's character is not stable enough and he does not have the ability to take on major events. Now that he has been demoted, he has no authority to know the core secrets of the Taiping Pavilion."
"I know. By the way, speaking of Huangfu Tianrong, there's one thing I don't know if you know. Recently, he and Zhang Feiling have been very close. I found out that Huangfu Tianrong and Zhang Feiling are now in love. It seems that they are in love. It means getting married."
Luo Fan frowned and said displeased: "How did they get together? Huangfu Tianrong is already in love, and he has been pestering me to help him some time ago. Why has he turned his attention to Zhang Feiling now? Besides, Zhang Feiling He has a strong personality and a high-minded person, how could she like Huangfu Tianrong?"
Qiu Jing smiled: "Are you jealous? But it's understandable. I also know that Huangfu Tianrong's lover is a low-class woman after all. Although she is good-looking, that's all. Huangfu Tianrong comes from a wealthy family. My disciples, it’s just a novelty for a moment. And Zhang Feiling is a well-known wealthy daughter in Longcheng with both talent and appearance. She is much better in terms of appearance, character, and even scheming. Since Master Zhang Ruoxu’s disaster, Zhang Feiling has grown a lot. She is really If you want to secure a future for yourself through marriage, this is not necessarily impossible. After all, since you can't marry the person you like, you have to marry the person who is most suitable for you."
"Zhang Feiling is now the leader of the civilian army. Marrying Huangfu Tianrong will naturally be beneficial to our Taiping Pavilion. But what I am worried about is that Huangfu Tianrong has not given up his playfulness, and Zhang Feiling and him may not be a good match. However, this Outsiders can’t interfere in this matter, let them develop on their own. Let’s go back to Fengyue Tower!”
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Two days later, the weather became clear and sunny. On the main street of Tiema Town, five hundred majestic warriors wearing silver armor and silver saddles suddenly appeared. Behind that group were ten carriages loaded with silver boxes. Seeing the crowd coming, the people started talking and laughing among themselves. Who is said to be rich and powerful in Kansai? Today he brought one hundred thousand taels of silver to marry Fengyuelou Jinfeng Oiran.
When they came to the gate of Fengyue Tower, Guan Xi stopped his horse and shouted: "Mrs. Jinfeng, please come out. I will bring you one hundred thousand taels of silver. Today I not only want to see your appearance, but also want you to go home with me." The bridal chamber, haha.”
It wasn't long before I heard shouting. Qiu Juan came down from the second floor with more than a dozen guards. She was still wearing a gold mask and a red dress, and she was more graceful and charming. When he came to the door, he bowed and said with a smile: "Master Guan, you are here as promised. This little lady admires you."
"You don't have to admire me, just be honest. I have brought you the money. Now get on your horse and go home with me. From now on, I will take care of your wealth and glory. Being my concubine is better than staying here and showing off your smile." Guan Xihe gave a rough smile.
"The hero is right. Since you are honest, let's check the money first. If the money is not bad, then I will naturally go home with you." Qiu Jing smiled slightly and waved for a group of subordinates in black clothes and masks to come forward. Check.
Guan Xi, however, winked and asked his subordinates to block the way of the visitor. He said with a straight face: "Why don't you believe me, Guan? I am surprised that General Feng Yuan and the shopkeeper have 30,000 cavalry. How can I still pay for a mere ten Ten thousand taels of silver have been paid to a woman like you. If you check the silver on the street, aren't you going to slap me in the face?"
Qiu Jing chuckled and said: "What do you mean by Guan Daxia? Since it is a transaction, since the silver and goods are clear. Paying money in the street shows fairness and also shows the wealth of the hero's family. How dare I deny you face."
"Hmph! I don't have the time to talk to you in the street. It's said that the money is clear, but I haven't seen your face yet, so how can this be considered clear? If you can let me see your face first, then I'll let you check the money." Guan Xihexie sneered.
Qiu Jing shook her head and said: "My hero, you must have forgotten the rules. Only my future husband can see my Jinfeng's face. And only if I get one hundred thousand taels of silver can I be considered my husband. Now that you have violated the rules, you will embarrass the little girl. .”
"Rules? Why should I, Kansai, listen to your rules? Now it's time to follow the rules. I want to see your face first and then pay. If you look ugly, I may not agree." Kansai said with a laugh. .
In front of the second floor, Zhao Xue and Luo Fan were drinking tea and watching a show.
Zhao Xue smiled and said: "It seems that you guessed it right again. Whoever brought it from Guanxi did not have one hundred thousand taels of silver, otherwise why not let it be checked."
"No one in Kansai is just a general, even if he has a rich family, he can't spend 100,000 taels of silver to buy an invisible woman. I guess he doesn't even have 5,000 taels of silver in his box. These fools are It's just a brain that gets some boxes to show off, then robs people, and when they find out that they've been fooled, he just acts like a fool." Luo Fan said with a smile.
"These gangsters are indeed hateful. But what if he really comes with one hundred thousand taels of silver?" Zhao Xue asked curiously.
"Then I'll go down and rob him. The world respects the strong. I'm not short of money. The worst I can do is raise the price to one million taels and piss him off." Luo Fan said with a smile.
"It's you. Then let's see how powerful Feng Yuan's number one master is. I heard that his stunt 'Iron Horse Glacier' has been mastered to the highest level. He can even compete with Yu Wenlan's Mad Lion Palm. Today You have to see it carefully." Zhao Xue said with a smile.
Seeing who was cheating in Guan Xi, Qiu Ma cupped her hands and smiled and said: "Since the rules are to be changed, there are reasons for the rules. Please discuss it carefully in Guan Daxia Tower, otherwise we will quarrel in the street and the people will think that we are not on good terms."
Guan Xi thought about it and said with a smile: "Okay! As long as we can discuss it, brothers, go have a drink in the building!"
Five hundred cavalry were left to guard the gate, and a dozen or so generals from Guanxi walked into Fengyue Tower.
When I came to Fengyue Tower, I saw that the building was empty. None of the beautiful girls and fans in the past were seen today. Guan Xi, who was wary, turned around and asked: "Where are the girls and the guests in the building today?"
Qiu Jing smiled and said: "Guan Daxia is joking. I am the landlord of Fengyue Tower. Since I am getting married and leaving, I am naturally prepared. When I leave, Fengyue Tower will send another landlord so that it can open its doors to welcome guests again. .”
"Haha, I see. It seems that you are quite interested in marrying me." Kansai Hehe laughed, but still gave his subordinate a wink. Immediately, four of his confidants searched upstairs and in the backyard.
Upstairs, Grand Zen Master Yuhai and others were hiding, preparing to take action under orders. But suddenly they heard the footsteps of two people approaching, and everyone immediately hushed their voices and hid outside the door. When those two people came, Grand Zen Master Yuhai suddenly took out his palm and crushed the other person's throat with two puffs! "Poof!" Blood spurted out twice.
Guan Xi, who was sitting downstairs, sensed something was wrong with his keen ears, and suddenly opened his eyes and looked at Qiu Juan. He smiled and said, "Miss Jinfeng, I always come at night so I can't see clearly. Today, when I look at it, your Fengyue Tower is really shining brightly, and you are even more beautiful than before."
As he spoke, he approached Qiu Juan, and suddenly stretched out his hand to grab Qiu Juan.
With a "bang", Qiu Juan stood behind him and punched Si to block him. With one punch, he knocked Kansai Si back seven or eight steps.
"Master! Unexpectedly, Fengyue Tower actually hides such a powerful master. What is your plan to invite me here?" Kansai Who pulled out the golden seven-section whip from behind in an instant and scolded with a cold face.
